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THEATRE (THE)

Many Theatre courses are offered on a rotation basis. Consult the Undergraduate Curriculum Guide available in the Department of Theatre office or call 601.266.4994 to request a copy

100. Theatrical Expressions. 3 hrs. An introduction to theatre as an art form reflecting the aesthetic aspects and social conditions of a culture (CC 2233). For non-majors

103. Introduction to Theatre. 3 hrs. (3 hrs. lecture). An introduction to the principles of theater, with involvement in the rehearsal, production and performance process as they apply to major departmental productions (CC-SPT 1213.)

450. The Audition Process. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: THE 310, THE 361p and consent of instructor. An acting class designed to help prepare students for professional auditions and interviews

454. Introduction to Acting for Camera. 3 hrs. An introduction to the practices of performing on camera and bridging the differences between acting for stage and screen.

460. Advanced Costume Design. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: THE 401 or consent of instructor. Projects in designing costumes for plays, opera and dance; emphasis placed on costume designs as an element in a total production concept

471. Performance and Production Internship. 1-9 hrs. May be taken for a total of nine hours. Professional experience in residence with approved professional organizations

475. From Idea To Action - Senior Capstone Experience. 3 hrs. Provides an opportunity for the Theatre student to employ and demonstrate mastery of, the analytical and creative tools accumulated as a Theatre student. Writing Intensive

481. Repertory Theatre. 3-9 hrs. Participation in the analysis and preparation of the performances of three plays in repertory. Student must enroll in three 3-hour sections

482L. Practicum in Production Administration. 1-3 hrs. May be taken for a total of nine hours

483L. Practicum in Scenic Production/Technology. 1-3 hrs. May be taken for a total of nine hours

484L. Practicum in Lighting and Sound Technology. 1-3 hrs. May be taken for a total of hours

485L. Practicum in Properties Production/Technology. 1-3 hrs. May be taken for a total of nine hours

486L. Practicum in Artistic Production. 1-3 hrs. May be taken for a total of nine hours

487L. Practicum in Technical Management. 1-3 hrs. May be taken for a total of nine hours

488L. Practicum in Performance. 1-3 hrs. May be taken for a total of nine hours

489L. Practicum in Costume/Makeup Technology. 1-3 hrs. May be taken for a total of nine hours

492. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. To allow individual students or groups of students to study special advanced problems in theatre not normally addressed by regular courses (Students undertaking a Senior Honors Project will enroll in THE H492.)

497. Theatre Exchange Studies Abroad. 9-15 hrs. Opportunity to study theatre for one semester in an approved exchange program abroad. Offered under auspices of Center of International Education

499. British Studies in Theatre. 3-6 hrs

EXPLANATION

The semester credit hours are listed after the title of each course.Example:

100. Introduction to the Arts. 3 hrs. A team-taught investigation of the music, visual and theatrical arts designed for students who are not otherwise academically involved with these arts (CC 1233)

Southern Miss courses for which there are acceptable junior/community college courses are marked as (CC ____). It should be noted that there is a variance in course sequence between the junior/community colleges and Southern Miss. In addition, courses with the same junior/community college numbers vary from college to college. An adviser should be consulted before course scheduling.

The plus (+) sign in front of a course indicates that a special fee is charged for that course. (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)